Hollyoaks star Adam Rickitt discussed his experience of depression on Loose Women this afternoon, admitting he had battled suicidal feelings in the past.
The 42-year-old actor, who plays Kyle Kelly on the Channel 4 soap, revealed he suffered from severe depression between the ages of 13 and 30.
Speaking to panellists Andrea McLean, Denise Welch, Kelle Bryan and Jane Moore, Adam opened up about his experience in order to spread awareness of depression and suicide amongst males.
He said: "The greater portion of my adult life was spent suicidal." Reflecting on the years before he turned 30, Adam said: "I always had to do something to distract myself.
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